Richard Todd Adams was last seen on Broadway in the 2016 revival of CATS, where he was the standby for Old Deuteronomy and Gus/Bustopher Jones.  Richard is one of a handful of actors around the world to have portrayed both The Phantom and Raoul in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and Jean Valjean and Javert in LES MISERABLES.  He made his Broadway debut in Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WOMAN IN WHITE and a year later appeared in Boublil and Schoenberg's THE PIRATE QUEEN.  He won the Jeff Award for his portrayal of Javert in Chicago's Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre production of LES MISERABLES.  Regionally, he has starred in JEKYLL AND HYDE, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, RAGTIME, SHOWBOAT, 1776, MAN OF LA MANCHA, and BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR.  For the last 25 years, he has played Ted in 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS across the United States and Canada, including upcoming engagements at Repertory Theatre of St Louis and George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, NJ.  Richard received his Bachelors of Music from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, and his Masters in Music from The Juilliard School. He has sung with symphonies in Cleveland, Naples, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Ottawa, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Raleigh.  For more, please visit www.richardtoddadams.com

Linda Castrilli  has lived in Glen Ridge since 2009. She went from Gas Lamp audience member to theatre mom to dedicated volunteer before joining the Board in 2022. You can usually find her front-row center at every performance, cheering on this talented community of actors, or at the concession stand selling show-themed cupcakes. By day, she works in corporate communications at a Manhattan firm.

James Cordon joined the Gas Lamp Board in 2025 after previously volunteering with the organization. A former performer and longtime supporter of local theater, he has especially valued seeing his children participate in Gas Lamp productions and witnessing the confidence, friendships, and joy those experiences have brought them. He believes strongly in the role community theater plays in bringing people together and creating meaningful experiences for audiences and performers alike. Professionally, James works in financial services and has lived in Glen Ridge with his wife and family since 2012.

Elizabeth Galiardo joined the Board in 2024. She brings with her a lifelong passion for the performing arts and 30+ years’ of entertainment marketing experience (the majority at Nickelodeon). A native “Jersey girl,” Liz first developed a love of musical theater in childhood when she and her mother would take the train into the city to see Broadway shows. Liz went on to perform in school choirs, musicals, and a cappella singing groups. Since moving to Glen Ridge in 2015, Liz and her husband and 2 kids have performed on the Gas Lamp stage at one time or another (or all together) and volunteered behind the scenes, making many new friends in the process. Like so many others, Liz discovered just how special this organization is. For Liz, it can be summed up in two smiles: that smile a child has when feeling a sense of belonging and connection with their Gas Lamp friends…and the smile on a parent or grandparent’s face when they’re sitting in the audience proudly watching that child. It’s a life-changing experience for our young cast and crew as well as for their families as they watch their children transform. Liz is thrilled to give back to an organization that has given so much to others!

Nicky Peach joined the Board in 2026. She began her career as a financial analyst and, in 2020, co-founded an educational STEAM business. She and her husband, David, moved to Glen Ridge in 2008 as new parents and became active in the Glen Ridge school community when their eldest child started school, volunteering for many years. Since her youngest joined Gas Lamp Players, Nicky has loved supporting productions behind the scenes, particularly with costumes, and enjoys attending every show. What she loves most about Gas Lamp is seeing the quiet kids at rehearsal become bolder and confident on stage, surprising themselves and everyone watching. She is happy to give back to an organization that fosters creativity, community, and a sense of belonging.

Diane Preston joined the Board in 2022.  She moved to Glen Ridge in 2017 with her husband and five children and since has been a constant presence at school and youth activities across our community.  While not a musician herself, three of Diane’s children perform on stage regularly, and Gas Lamp has provided the Preston clan with rich opportunities to boldly act and sing, as well as build confidence and learn from an incredible creative team.  Professionally, Diane is a lawyer, accountant, and former banker, but she has spent the past fifteen years managing a busy home and volunteering with schools and charities.  Although you won’t see her on stage, Diane is often happily baking and selling concessions, working the box office, or ushering at Gas Lamp productions so she doesn’t miss the show!